Growing Up in the Lord

the Caswell Clan's Journey of Faith

  • Home
  • About Me
    • Love Story
    • Why I Write
    • Faith and Philosophy
  • I Get Around (the Internet)
    • Blogs I Hop On
    • Brag Page
  • Bible study
  • Recipes

My Haven of (earthly) Rest

February 2, 2016 by growin49_wp

I am often cold, Peter would say “always.” However, I would argue that I did get too warm living without A/C in Germany and during the summer here in our apartment with its goofy air circulation. When I get cold, especially my feet, I feel as though I’ll never be warm again. It takes layers of blankets or direct heat from the space heater to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crazy life, long days, motherhood, not a morning person, Ten things Tuesday

SQT: This week’s insanity brought to you by…

November 19, 2015 by growin49_wp

Time change + weather change = an extra dose of insanity in the Caswell house. What about yours? Here are just a few ways the crazy reached new heights this week and a few things we are doing to ease the stress. Even though actual beginning age for Leadership Training for Christ is 3rd grade, I’m forcefully encouraging Dietrich’s participation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crazy life, Direct Sales, extreme homemaking, God as Provider, Lilla Rose, Norwex, seven quick takes

Bright Birthday Wishes for Our Rainbow

October 22, 2015 by growin49_wp

  Once upon a time, I dreamed of having a little girl who looked just like me. Three years ago, that dream began coming true. I didn’t see it right away, but every day since, I see more of me reflected back in my sweet Rainbow Baby, Madilynn Janet. Like her namesake grandmother, Janet Lynn, Madilynn was born at hospital in Landstuhl, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birthday, birthday cake, crazy life, Germany, in my child's eyes, invest in your children, joy, love story, never a dull moment, rainbow baby Tagged With: family

The Best Part of Waking Up…

September 29, 2015 by growin49_wp

Lately, in the wee hours before Peter’s alarm wakes us, his work phone begins pinging with notifications. Emails of cancelled or rescheduled meetings, new cases for his workload, or reminders about a pressing matter on one of his current cases lead to less rest and more stress at times. Occasionally, he has time to snooze for a bit before the alarm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: balance, crazy life, extreme homemaking, stay at home mom

SQT: The Sticky, Holey, Delicious, and Exciting

September 18, 2015 by growin49_wp

     This week is full of ups and downs. I am struggling a little to remain positive for this installment of seven quick takestakes, because the down part is so big. However, I am determined to accentuate the positive, rather than give the devil a foothold by dwelling in the negative (which is a resolve that renews by the minute). My sister … [Read more...]

Filed Under: accentuate the positive, crazy life, failures, homemaking, kids, pediatric meatal stenosis, seven quick takes, stay at home mom Tagged With: church family, family, linkups

The superstition of sleep deprivation

September 17, 2015 by growin49_wp

It is a myth, a complete superstition that one can catch up on sleep. How do I know? Even after attempting to catch up by taking a much-needed nap (as often as I can arrange it), I’m still tired. Sometimes, even more exhausted than when I started. I often fall asleep with great difficulty. Staying asleep presents another challenge. I wouldn’t … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 1 word link up, crazy life, exhaustion, motherhood, tired

SQT: A Three-Year-Old to English Translation Guide

September 11, 2015 by growin49_wp

This post contains affiliate links. Clicking and purchasing through the links will cost nothing extra for you while providing my family with a small commission. Do you ever look at your child and say, “You’re really cute, but I have no idea what you are saying!” I have several of these moments with my almost three-year-old. After a spectacular and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crazy life, language development, learning, link ups, preschoolers., seven quick takes, todders Tagged With: family, linkups

What Will my Future Be?

September 8, 2015 by growin49_wp

After looking back last week and remembering the past, this week we look forward. Imagining the distant future has always been a challenge for me. I cannot picture or even fathom what life might be like in a year or two or ten. Even though I cannot visualize how everything will go, I still set goals and work toward a future. In ten years, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biblical Truth, crazy life, growing up in the Lord, Ten things Tuesday Tagged With: linkups

Wacky Wednesday: A Comedic Review

July 2, 2015 by growin49_wp

Some days simply do not go as planned or they get started much later than intended or you just don’t wanna. That is an adequate summary of the week. Dietrich bounces into my bed a few minutes after Peter leaves, ready for the day, and I can barely open my eyes. I practically beg him to let me sleep a little longer. He doesn’t oblige. Somehow I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: accentuate the positive, crazy life, learning

Welcome to my Corner of the Internet

For almost eight years, I served alongside my husband as an Army Wife. Before marriage and children, I worked as a social worker. I draw from both of these experiences as I tell our stories of "Growing Up in the Lord," a journey full of adventures, surprises, and anticipation. Read More…

Hair Hero to the Rescue

Amazon Store

Read More

  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • July 2018
  • May 2018
  • March 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • July 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • November 2012
  • September 2012
  • May 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • November 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • January 2010
  • December 2008
  • June 2008

Subscribe Now

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Copyright and Disclaimer

All content including images on this site is the property of the author unless otherwise stated. Some posts may contain affiliate links, but any opinion expressed is unsolicited. Your purchase through those links helps this keeper at home contribute a little extra to the family budget.

Copyright and Disclaimer Notice

All content including images on this site is the property of the author unless otherwise stated. Some posts may contain affiliate links, but any opinion expressed is unsolicited. Your purchase through those links helps this keeper at home contribute a little extra to the family budget.

Copyright © 2019 · The Roslyn Theme by Blogelina· Built on the Genesis Framework